GALISBU 6 - EST-R City of Salisbury Newsletter THELAMETICITER ION UPCOMING EVENTS: 29th Annual Father-Daughter Dance Fathers and daughters are invitedto register fori this wonderful bonding experience at www.salisburync, gov/Play Tickets sell quickly and event may sell out. $11/per person. Photo packages available. Saturday, February 1- -6to9p.m. Salisbury Civic Center, 3151 MLK. Jr. Ave. Wine About Winter Tour the wines of Rowan County, North stroll! Tickets include ai tasting pass with samples, souvenir wine glass andl bag. Tickets are $36 per personi in advance. and $44 on event day, ifr not sold out. Purchase tickets online atl DowmownsisuyNCcon. Friday, eba7-Sto930pm. Downtown Salisbury City Council Meetings Thej public isi invited to attend meetings in-person, or watcht thel livel broadcast via social media or the city website. Tuesday, February 4 and 18- starts at 6p.m. facebook. com/City9alisburyNc WSRG-TV (Hotwire 394/Spectrum 16) Touch -A-Truck Join usi for ane exciting afternoon of exploration and education on wheels! Saturday, April5-10a.m. to 1p p.m. City Hall, 2175. Main St. Ring In Spring Joint the Easter Bunny for freej photos and spring treats from 11a.m. to1j p.m. at City Hall, followed bys story time at South Main Book Company fromi 1to1 1:301 p.m. Saturday, April5- -11a.m. to 1:30p p.m. City Hall, 217S. Mains St. Para lat traduccion al espanol, visite Tips For Cold Weather Carolina and beyond right herei in Downtown As temperatures continue to dip, now is the time tos start thinking about the Salisbury during our 12th annual wine-tasting possibility of pipes freezing iny your home. Frozen water pipes are a problem that access to countless wine samples andi food water pipes fromf freezing and avoid significant property damage: can happen in homes with both plastic and copper pipes. Learn how to prevent 1.I Insulate pipes in unheated: spaces such as a crawlspace, attic, or basement. Open cabinet doors to circulate warm air on pipes. 2. Remove and drain hoses from outdoor spigots. If there isa shut-off valve specifically for an outdoor spigot, turn the valve to the off position, open the spigot, and drain any water remaining 3. You can also let cold water drip from at faucet when temperatures drop below freezing. Running water through the pipe- even ata atrickle helps prevent pipes fromi freezing. 4. Sign-up for EyeOnWater: As the temperatures rise, pipes frozen byt the lowt temperatures' willl begin to thaw which can lead to pipe leaks. Residents can sign-upi for the City's free, secure service EyeOnWater" alerts to track water usage and identify int the spigot and pipe. EyeOnWater leaks quickly. If your need the water shut off in an emergency, please contact Customer Service at (704) 638-5300 (Monday - Friday 9a.m. to 5p.m.). For water and/or REDCROSS.O org, ReadyROWAN.org,: and FEMA. gov. Fori information about sewer emergencies after hours, call (704) 638-5339. Geti informed on these and other helpful EyeOnWater, visit:salisburync, gov/EyeOnWater. preparedness tips on by visiting: City Counci!: MayorF Prol Tem Tamara Sheffield, Council Member David Post, Council Member Harry S www.SalsburyNCgovNoticiasispano McLaughlin, Council Member Carlton A.J Jackson, Jr. City Manager. Jim Greene, Jr. Al Family-Friendly Festival For All Cheerwine the iconic 106-year-old cherry soda and its hometown, the City of Salisbury, will host the annual Cheerwine Festival on Saturday, May 17, This family-friendly festival will feature live entertainment, Cheerwine- local vendors, arts and crafts, kids activities, local history and memorabilia exhibits, and of course, all the Cheerwine you can drink! Eachy year, the festival accepts applications for vendors ini three categories: food, handmade crafts/artisan, and beer. Fort those interested in beinga For more information on thei festival, please visit: cheerwinefest. com. from 10a.m. to7p.m. inspired food, Cheerwine beers from regional craft breweries, shopping from Help Salisbury Grow Our Tree Canopy Join us on Saturday, March 1, for the 4th biennual Appearance Commission and Salisbury Tree Board. This event willt take place inf front of the Miller Recreation Center at 1402 West Bank Street from 10 This is an opportunity for Salisbury residents to help expand city's canopy while learning trees. At the event, there will be demonstrations on tree planting and pruning techniques as well as educational booths to share information about nature and conservation efforts. Attendees can also enterraffles for a chance to win exciting prizes. The highlight of the event is a free tree giveaway. Salisbury residents can take! home a 3-5 gallon redbud or Cherokee Princess dogwood tree to plant growi its tree canopy. With over 300t trees available, For more information or questions, call (704) 638-5235. Let's workt together to create a greener, healthier future for Salisbury! vendor, the online application is available at cheerwinefest.cest.com/Vendor: and We Dig Salisbury event hosted by the Community will close on Friday, February.7. Serve Your a.m. to 12 p.m. Join. A Board! our tree City: Residents are invited to apply to the City's 14a active, standing boards and about the many benefits of planting and caring for commissions created anda appointed by Salisbury City Council. Boards and commissions are made up of volunteer positions to help guide Salisbury's Board terms are staggered fori three-year terms, and some end on Monday, March 31. Applicants must be 18 and a Salisbury resident, with some exceptions. Online applications are accepted on a continual basis and kept oni file for consideration int the event a vacancy occurs. "Ify you! haver never served on an advisory board or committee, mayI for the Park: and Recreation Advisory Board. "It is definitely a win-win ab better place that we are all proud to call home-the City of Salisbury." Visit salsburynegovpoards forr more information. present and future. suggest that you highly consider doing sol" says Amy Smith, board member ini their yards, contributing to the city's effort to situation knowing that you're a voice for our community; and because of this they will be distributed on a first-come, first-served and with the guidance of our local, elected officials, you are helping to create basis, so arriving early is encouraged. Slnce Mitchell Leonard, Utilities Systems Maintenance Supervisor This month's employee spotlight is Mitchell Leonard, a Utilities Systems Maintenance Supervisor with Salisbury-Rowan Utilities. With 21 years of service to the city, Mitchell oversees the maintenance of two wastewater plants-Town Creek and Grants Creek-and 34 lifts stations across Rowan County. He manages at team of six, ensuring machinery is wel-maintained, operations run: smoothly, and new equipment is ordered as needed. "The best part of myj jobi ist the people I get to work with, and every day is different. Working with great people and serving great people is what Belhe makes me excited to come to work every day." STAYCONNECIED - CIYOFSALISBURY CXcMNcAcPN I(704)638-5300 coakcon.disfatahunwc SatANGgPwRacAmate, emergency text alerts 15T PLACE VISLETTE twteonyCisgalshupac Vineoconxtsy-.EOuNG Instagram.com/CHtysalisburyNc PR RDS